Milan has to destroy a 1-0 aggregated shortage in the second leg of their Champions League Round 16 Play-Off.
Ibrahimovic was responsible for coach Sergio Concukicao during the preview of the press of yesterday, although the Portuguese will be back tonight after he was in Porto after the death of former President Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa.
Fans essential tomorrow …
“It is a rare situation that I am here, the coach returns from Portugal. For tomorrow: our fans are important, their fans have pushed so fast in Rotterdam. But I am convinced that tomorrow with 80 thousand Milan fans in the Stadium and those all over the world will give the team maximum support, which should then take the best possible. “
What explanation did you give yourself for these UPS and Downs from Milan?
“The low moments come. Always standing at the top every day is not easy, but you have to work in the long term; we work on the mentality, on teams. I talk to the players every day, we try solutions To be found, but there should not be too much information: if you talk to the players every day, it is not as if you tell your wife that you love her every day, but you have to show it with actions . “
What should the team do tomorrow?
“Targeted, aggressive, concrete progress. Everyone has to push their teammate and make them focused.
Tomorrow is also a decisive match for the club:
“For me personally it is important because I am a winner and I want to win. I want to deliver results. I am not someone who tries to do things well that is not going in history, but the opposite: I try to make it make it A difference to write.
Gimenez on the right way?
“We expect a lot from the new players. Joao Felix can do even more. Gimenez is the one who can grow and gets even stronger. Then there are Bondo and Sottil who can grow even more. The club expects a lot from the new players. We take care of For the rest '.
Are you a mental coach?
“I am a back -up for everything, I am a reserve. Jokes aside: the coach is not here, he had a personal mourning. I help Milan.”
You are often seen near the team …
“I was also there at the conferences of the new signing sessions in the summer. We spoke with Fonseca every day, we were present at Milanello. We are now doing it too. Today it is a rare situation, as it was after Verona. Nothing. has changed, we all work. “
Most dangerous opponent for the Champions League?
“Things change every week. We are focused on ourselves. Every game is a final for us, like tomorrow. In my opinion, everyone who is for us, everyone does everything to be the fourth. It will be a battle to The end. “
Do you speak with Real Madrid for Jimenez?
“In the summer I said he would be Theo's deputy, then he got there with patience. There is the call, but we have a good relationship with real. There are no discussions today. There are Camarda, Jimenez, Bartesaghi, Torriani, Zeroli in Monza, Cuenca in Genoa, Stalmach in Germany, debuted Liberali: I am not in the Champions League list next year.
How does ownership approach this appointment?
“We speak with Cardinal every day: he is very involved, charged, he wants success with Milan. He gives strength to everyone, he gives confidence.”
Is there adrenaline in Theo?
“These moments are special. It's all about a match. Everyone has their own approach to do their best. I was more focused, I didn't need superstition or other things: I trusted. Theo is no longer a child . When I arrived, he is now one of the best in the world.
Does Leo have to return to defend?
“Everyone talks about Leao, everyone tells him how to play. He is one of the best in the world. So he knows how to play. You can tactically tell him where to be, you can push him to run more, But it's all tactical things.
Tomorrow without Italians?
“We were looking for Italians, but we couldn't close. We took Sottil. We want Italian players, but every situation is different. We try to bring the best players to Milan. If you are in Milan, no one is guaranteed to be a place, there Is always someone next to you who can take your place for 80,000 people, it is different.
“I have seen many players who were unable to play in Milan, then they went to other places and did well. If you are in Milan, you have to produce results. This is why Milan players become legends: because they bring them Results and trophies.
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